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UN Security Council Begins Deliberations on Extending UNIFIL Amid Withdrawal Debate
19
Aug

UN Security Council Begins Deliberations on Extending UNIFIL Amid Withdrawal Debate

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The United Nations Security Council commenced negotiations on Monday over a French-drafted resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which currently expires on August 31, 2025. Simultaneously, the draft signals a long-term goal of eventual withdrawal, provided Lebanon assumes full security responsibilities. What’s in the Draft Resolution Extension […]

Hamas Leader Arrives in Cairo as Egypt Pushes to Salvage Ceasefire Talks Amid Gaza Bombardment
13
Aug

Hamas Leader Arrives in Cairo as Egypt Pushes to Salvage Ceasefire Talks Amid Gaza Bombardment

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A senior Hamas leader has arrived in Cairo for urgent ceasefire negotiations as Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Gaza City, intensifying a conflict that has already caused significant civilian casualties and destruction over the past week. The visit marks a renewed attempt by Egyptian mediators to broker a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas after […]

Netanyahu to Iranians: Israel Will Help Once ‘Tyrants of Tehran’ Are Gone
13
Aug

Netanyahu to Iranians: Israel Will Help Once ‘Tyrants of Tehran’ Are Gone

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In a rare direct address to the people of Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged support and future cooperation, particularly on humanitarian issues like the country’s water crisis but only once, he said, Iran is “liberated from the tyrants of Tehran.” The televised statement, released late Monday, comes amid heightened regional tensions and […]

Brazil's Lula and China’s Xi Discuss BRICS, G20, and Bilateral Ties in Hour-Long Call
12
Aug

Brazil’s Lula and China’s Xi Discuss BRICS, G20, and Bilateral Ties in Hour-Long Call

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an hour long phone conversation on Monday, focusing on the future of BRICS, the G20, and strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, according to official statements from both governments. In a statement released by Brazil’s presidential office, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to […]

Philippines’ President Marcos Slams China for Misrepresenting Taiwan Comments
12
Aug

Philippines’ President Marcos Slams China for Misrepresenting Taiwan Comments

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has rejected China’s criticism of his recent remarks about Taiwan, saying he was “just stating facts” and urging Beijing not to twist his words into a provocation. Speaking during a media briefing on Monday, President Marcos defended his earlier comments on the Taiwan Strait and regional security, asserting that his […]

India’s Army Chief Warns of “Next Conflict,” Urges Military Readiness
12
Aug

India’s Army Chief Warns of “Next Conflict,” Urges Military Readiness

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India’s Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, has issued a stark warning about the country’s security outlook, emphasizing the urgent need for military preparedness in anticipation of what he referred to as the nation’s “next conflict.” Speaking at a high-level military conference in New Delhi, General Dwivedi highlighted growing regional threats and the rapid evolution of […]

EU Prepares 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit
12
Aug

EU Prepares 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

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The European Union is preparing its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, according to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, as pressure mounts ahead of a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, set for August 15 in Alaska. Speaking after an online meeting of EU foreign ministers, […]

Iran Blocks Nuclear Site Inspections, Rejects Western Mediation Ahead of IAEA Meeting
11
Aug

Iran Blocks Nuclear Site Inspections, Rejects Western Mediation Ahead of IAEA Meeting

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Iran has announced it will block inspections of its nuclear facilities during a key visit by a senior International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) official, escalating tensions ahead of today’s IAEA board meeting in Vienna. Speaking on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that no inspections will take place until a “new operational framework” is […]

Zelenskyy Urges ‘Lasting Peace,’ Not Just a Ceasefire, After High-Level Talks in UK
11
Aug

Zelenskyy Urges ‘Lasting Peace,’ Not Just a Ceasefire, After High-Level Talks in UK

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a “real, lasting peace” in Ukraine, not merely a “pause in the killings,” following a high-level meeting with U.S. and European officials held in the United Kingdom. Zelenskyy described the meeting as “constructive,” noting that it reaffirmed the shared commitment of Ukraine’s allies to achieving a peace agreement […]

Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Western Turkey, Felt in Istanbul
10
Aug

Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Western Turkey, Felt in Istanbul

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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck western Turkey on Sunday evening, according to the country’s disaster management authority AFAD. The tremor was felt across multiple provinces, including areas near Istanbul, but no casualties or structural damage have been reported so far. The earthquake occurred at approximately 7:53 PM local time in Balıkesir province, northwest Turkey, AFAD […]

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